# Oncology Research Nurse - 12 months

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Bradford
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata)
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term Contract)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:51:24.600Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bradford/Bradford_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Research/Clinical_Research-v8013384
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8013384?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Closing Date:  05/06/2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 08/06/2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 15/06/2026

The postholder will support the delivery of commercial and non commercial oncology clinical trials within the CRDC and the Oncology and Haematology Research team, working as part of a multidisciplinary research delivery team to coordinate and deliver oncology studies. The role will involve supporting patient identification, recruitment, treatment visits and follow-up for participants enrolled into oncology clinical trials.

Working closely with oncology clinical teams, research staff and Principal Investigators, the postholder will help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of oncology studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and regulatory requirements.

The postholder will contribute to the day-to-day management of research participants, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety monitoring and accurate trial documentation.

The role will involve close collaboration with the CRDC research team and oncology services to support the successful delivery of commercial clinical trials within the Bradford & West Yorkshire partnership.

The role will also involve raising the profile of research and accrual, focusing on increasing the recruitment of participants into research activity. The post holder will work within the Oncology and Haematology Research team, with the potential to support others across the Trust.

### Main duties of the job

Band 6 Registered Nurse working within the CRDC Oncology and Haematology Research team and research team

- Dedicated oncology research role supporting commercial oncology trials
- Active involvement in a portfolio of commercial oncology clinical trials
- Direct patient contact supporting recruitment, consent discussions, treatment visits and follow-up
- Working closely with oncology consultants, research teams and multidisciplinary staff
- Responsible for accurate clinical documentation and data entry in line with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice
- Supporting recruitment targets and efficient trial delivery within the CRDC portfolio
- Working autonomously within defined research governance structures under supervision of senior research staff and Principal Investigators

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Oncology Trial Delivery

- Coordinate and deliver commercial oncology clinical trials within the CRDC portfolio
- Coordinate and deliver non commercial oncology clinical trials
- Support patient identification, screening and recruitment into oncology studies
- Assist in the informed consent process in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice
- Deliver study visits and assessments in line with protocol requirements

Patient Care & Monitoring

- Provide high quality clinical care to research participants throughout trial participation
- Undertake clinical observations, venepuncture and protocol-specific assessments
- Monitor patients for adverse events and escalate clinical concerns appropriately
- Provide ongoing support and information to patients participating in research studies

Study Coordination

- Work closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses and study coordinators to support study        delivery
- Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with protocol requirements
- Complete data entry into electronic case report forms and patient records
- Prepare for and support sponsor monitoring visits, site initiation visits and audits

Research Governance

- Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure research data is recorded and stored appropriately
- Contribute to quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities

Team Working

- Work collaboratively with oncology consultants, research nurses and multidisciplinary teams
- Support integration of research activity within oncology clinical services
- Contribute to CRDC research meetings and training activities

Professional Responsibilities

- Maintain Good Clinical Practice certification
- Participate in mandatory training and continuous professional development
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with NMC guidelines
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the post

## Job Details

Closing Date:  05/06/2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 08/06/2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 15/06/2026

The postholder will support the delivery of commercial and non commercial oncology clinical trials within the CRDC and the Oncology and Haematology Research team, working as part of a multidisciplinary research delivery team to coordinate and deliver oncology studies. The role will involve supporting patient identification, recruitment, treatment visits and follow-up for participants enrolled into oncology clinical trials.

Working closely with oncology clinical teams, research staff and Principal Investigators, the postholder will help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of oncology studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and regulatory requirements.

The postholder will contribute to the day-to-day management of research participants, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety monitoring and accurate trial documentation.

The role will involve close collaboration with the CRDC research team and oncology services to support the successful delivery of commercial clinical trials within the Bradford & West Yorkshire partnership.

The role will also involve raising the profile of research and accrual, focusing on increasing the recruitment of participants into research activity. The post holder will work within the Oncology and Haematology Research team, with the potential to support others across the Trust.

## Job Description

Band 6 Registered Nurse working within the CRDC Oncology and Haematology Research team and research team

- Dedicated oncology research role supporting commercial oncology trials

- Active involvement in a portfolio of commercial oncology clinical trials

- Direct patient contact supporting recruitment, consent discussions, treatment visits and follow-up

- Working closely with oncology consultants, research teams and multidisciplinary staff

- Responsible for accurate clinical documentation and data entry in line with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice

- Supporting recruitment targets and efficient trial delivery within the CRDC portfolio

- Working autonomously within defined research governance structures under supervision of senior research staff and Principal Investigators

## Responsibilities

Oncology Trial Delivery

- Coordinate and deliver commercial oncology clinical trials within the CRDC portfolio

- Coordinate and deliver non commercial oncology clinical trials

- Support patient identification, screening and recruitment into oncology studies

- Assist in the informed consent process in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice

- Deliver study visits and assessments in line with protocol requirements

Patient Care & Monitoring

- Provide high quality clinical care to research participants throughout trial participation

- Undertake clinical observations, venepuncture and protocol-specific assessments

- Monitor patients for adverse events and escalate clinical concerns appropriately

- Provide ongoing support and information to patients participating in research studies

Study Coordination

- Work closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses and study coordinators to support study        delivery

- Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with protocol requirements

- Complete data entry into electronic case report forms and patient records

- Prepare for and support sponsor monitoring visits, site initiation visits and audits

Research Governance

- Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice

- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure research data is recorded and stored appropriately

- Contribute to quality assurance, audit and clinical governance activities

Team Working

- Work collaboratively with oncology consultants, research nurses and multidisciplinary teams

- Support integration of research activity within oncology clinical services

- Contribute to CRDC research meetings and training activities

Professional Responsibilities

- Maintain Good Clinical Practice certification

- Participate in mandatory training and continuous professional development

- Maintain professional standards in accordance with NMC guidelines

- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the post

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Confidence working across teams and settings

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of oncology care pathways or cancer services

**Desirable**

- Good clinical practice

### Experience

**Essential**

- Working with oncology patients
- Relevant experience working at Band 5
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary clinical teams

**Desirable**

- Research or commercial trial experience

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- RGN
- Teaching qualification i.e. SLIP or equivalent

## Documents

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- [useful links (pdf, 110.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2589)
- [candidate pack (pdf, 22.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2803)
- [people strategy (pdf, 640.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2592)
- [standard information (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2904)
- [terms and conditions - afc (pdf, 96.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2804)
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- [guidance for applicants including values (pdf, 246.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2591)
- [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 94.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2593)
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